It’s the feel-good family festival of the summer, where good times are on tap, camping is right next door to the festival site and the famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is just a short walk away.

New head chef Alex Shatford is bringing fresh energy, local produce and bold ideas to Moonfleet Manor Hotel after just six weeks in the role

A walk around the Golden Cap in Dorset has been named one of the UK's best for summer by Which?

Highlands End Holiday Park near Bridport was named among the UK's outstanding family sites by Campsites.co.uk

The best towns for a weekend getaway in England have been named, and Bridport was one of those on the list

Data analysis from the Great British Schools Guide has revealed the nine easiest and hardest primary schools to get into in Dorset.

The Met Office has warned Brits to brace for a fifth heatwave of the year - see exactly when.

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

A child has been seriously injured in a crash at a holiday park in west Dorset

An incident has taken place near Freshwater Beach in Burton Bradstock

A brewery has confirmed that a road closure that has caused residents to avoid leaving their homes will end one week ahead of schedule

A community space in Lyme Regis that supports everyone from the youth to the vulnerable elderly has been broken into

Excitement is building in town as a pop-up bar and restaurant is set to open soon

Sunny weather for Bridport and Lyme Regis, 7–10 August: highs up to 29°C, moderate to high pollen, gusts to 19mph. Dorset weekend weather forecast.

According to the Environment Agency, Wessex, including Dorset, is now officially in drought

This weekend sees the release of a new film in the Paw Patrol series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Listed building schemes and home improvement plans have been submitted across the west Dorset area, including proposals in Beaminster, Broadoak, Marshwood, and West Milton.

Dorset is in line for one of the country’s best views of next week’s partial solar eclipse, with around 93 per cent of the sun due to be covered

Residents have expressed their concern and "bemusement" following the closure of a busy road in Bridport that has left some avoiding leaving the house

A theatre in Bridport has been saved from closing this winter after its colossal fundraising goal was reached

The Red Arrows’ much-anticipated display over Lyme Regis remains scheduled to go ahead as planned this summer

Dog lovers and countryside show enthusiasts may have to wait some time for the return of a popular one-day family festival

A campaign has been launched to buy a beloved arts centre in Bridport to bring it back into the hands of the community

A new manor house near Beaminster is being proposed

POLICE are continuing to investigate a burglary at a gaming store in Bridport.

Overnight road closures on the A35 are set to move along the route as summer maintenance work reaches a new phase

A church in west Dorset is raising funds to install a soft play area in a bid to better serve the needs of its local community

Bonmarché’s Bridport store on East Street has closed, bringing an end to a relatively short-lived chapter for the value fashion chain in the town.

Crowds turned out for a traditional west Dorset village fete dating back 140 years, once again proving its popularity

Bridport gig rowers set for big West Bay regatta this weekend

A change in signs is being requested for a new village wine bar.

A TEMPORARY timetable change to trains running from Exeter to London will be in place from next week.

A Chilfrome photographer has won the Galapagos Photography Competition 2026 for an image of a green turtle surfacing for air

A road closure is in place on the B3159 near Winterbourne Steepleton following bank erosion caused by a landslip

Beaminster Museum has received £250 from the Society of Dorset Men to aid the restoration of its early 19th-century stained-glass windows.

Beaminster's Holy Trinity Church in Blackdown is set to commemorate the hanging of Martha Brown, witnessed by a young Thomas Hardy on August 9.

Sherborne has been officially named Dorset Town of Culture 2027, marking an exciting milestone for the historic town and its vibrant creative community.

Hi readers, Emily and Kerry here, with me, Emily, as promised, talking about cleaning!

A new study suggests Mounjaro can reduce the risk of heart attacks in select patients - see the full findings.

There is not long left to have your say on the future of where dogs can be walked on beaches across west Dorset

West Dorset producers have enjoyed major success at the 2026 Great Taste Awards

The Bridport Vintage Sunday Market has donated £1,000 to the local Edible Bridport project.

Six RNLI lifeguards will swim from Chesil Beach to Lyme Regis starting at 3am on Saturday, August 8, in celebration of 25 years of RNLI’s lifesaving service.

Thousands turned out to enjoy the long-awaited return of Dorset’s most popular summer events

A brewery has responded to criticism following the closure of a road in Bridport while repair work is carried out

A week-long convoy of fun activities and spectacles have arrived in town celebrating its history and culture

The sentencing of a former town councillor who stole money from a vulnerable elderly man has been pushed back yet again

Four people have been injured in a crash on a main route last night

A weekend celebrating the best of a west Dorset resort was a huge success

A yellow Heat Health Alert has been issued for Dorset, warning of high temperatures between 9am on Monday 3 August, and 9am on Wednesday 5 August 2026.